[Apollo81]

1. Unfavorable

Jxxxx
QJ10x
AJx
A

p-(3♦)-?


2. None vulnerable

AQ10xxx
A
xxxx
Kx

(p)-1♠-(2♠)-4♠
(5♥)-?

[655321]

1) Pass WTP. Even if partner was not a passed hand this is an easy pass IMO with 3 card ♦.

2) Pass. Not as confident about this one. We have a high card in their suit, which is a factor against bidding one more. I think they will sometimes make, sometimes go down. Sometimes they will go several down, but on some of these occasions partner will be able to double - eg when he has a good (in context) 4441, etc. Perhaps I should double because the passed hand bid 5♥.

[rogerclee]

1) Pass. I think since partner is a PH, 4M making is sort of an outside shot, with such bad major holdings. We also seriously risk going for a gigantic number in something doubled if I bid.

2) Pass. I assume partner had 3H or x or something available to him as showing values/a spade raise. I think we may have done okay to push them to 5H, and if partner thinks it is right, he can x, though I don't think this is going to happen.

[jdeegan]

Pass and 5♠.

Pass on the first one, even though partner is a passed hand, we just MIGHT have a skinny game, but only opposite his max which he just might balance with anyway. My diamond holding is defensive in nature. Could go -800 if I bid.

5♠ on the second one because of the LOTT. Pass (hoping to guess exactly right) is a possibility at MP's if I needed a board

[whereagles]

1. Pass. No need to bid now. Pard will balance this if he's got something useful.

2. 5♠.

[Roupoil]

1. Pass, can't find a better bid.

2. 5♠, but depends on what my partner usually has for his 4♠ bid. My guess is 5♥ will make.

[keylime]

1. Pass. Doubling is begging for a 4 club call.

2. 5S. Taking insurance here. That, and I have a big hand that needs to declare.

[P_Marlowe]

Hi

#1 Pass, wtp?
#2 5S, may make or a cheap sacrifice
against there -100

With kind regards
Marlowe

[Apollo81]

5/5 was right on #2

both are cold